Enhance your garden borders with the charming Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens), an heirloom flowering plant admired for its dense clusters of white or pink blooms. These seeds grow into hardy perennials ideal for garden beds, borders, rockeries, and container planting. Perfect for home gardeners seeking ornamental flowers that provide seasonal color, low-maintenance growth, and pollinator-friendly appeal.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Candytuft (Heirloom Flower)
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
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Growth Habit: Low-growing perennial, forming dense mounds
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Height: 20–30 cm (mature plant)
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Flower Color: White, pink, or purple varieties
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Blooming Season: Spring through early summer
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Maintenance: Low; occasional trimming to maintain shape
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: Optional soaking in lukewarm water for 6–12 hours can improve germination.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.3–0.5 cm deep in seed-starting mix or well-draining soil.
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Temperature: Maintain 18–22°C for optimal germination.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish.
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Germination Time: 10–15 days depending on conditions.
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Transplanting: Space seedlings 20–25 cm apart for dense border coverage.
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Care: Remove spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering; low-maintenance overall.
